If you grew up in the 70s, you were probably a fan of Steely Dan whose mix of humor, jazz, and pop made for numerous singles and albums that defied description but were always in the groove. If any band could have possibly followed the path suggested by The Beatles final studio album, Abbey Road, Steely Dan probably came closest.

"They introduced a new idea into the musical conversation of the time. It was the idea that intelligent music was cool. In a year where drum solos lasted minutes, quarter hours even, and singers screamed – a lot. Steely Dan made it cool to be educated. It is safe to say that they are the beginning of college rock."